Sunrise travel guide

Sunrise Tourism | Sunrise Guide

You're Going to Love Sunrise

With a population of 84,439, Sunrise is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunrise has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sunrise

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons 52 - Sawgrass (1862 Sawgrass Mills Circle) and Uncle Lui's Restaurant (8318 W. Oakland Park Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Sunrise

Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunrise

Plane

When flying to Sunrise, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sunrise include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Sunrise departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak.

Car

Another option to get to Sunrise is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 285 km from Sunrise. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Sunrise, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sunrise include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Sunrise departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak.

Car

Another option to get to Sunrise is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 285 km from Sunrise. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Sunrise

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunrise

Most booked hotels in Sunrise

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 980 reviews)
$365+
AC Hotel By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 876 reviews)
$223+
DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3782 reviews)
$129+
Sawgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 300 reviews)
$156+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1731 reviews)
$134+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 822 reviews)
$348+

Renting a car in Sunrise

Renting a car in Sunrise costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sunrise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Sunrise is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sunrise costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sunrise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Sunrise is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.